Emma POV I nodded my head and finally mustered the courage to respond in a coherent sentence. “Absolutely, Mr. Locke, thank you again for the opportunity and I apologize for being late”. He nods but does not say anything. Instead, he opens a folder sitting on his desk and pulls out some paperwork. “Before we even begin discussing my expectations, Miss Brook, I have some documents for you to sign. I chair The Comet Enterprises and, as you can understand, the nature of my businesses can be very sensitive. We completed an initial background check of you prior to you entering this building as agreed when you applied”, he said with a soft smile. I nod but say nothing. “Now, Miss Brook, I have some non-disclosure documentation for you to sign, the non-compete documentation and, of course,

